ClusterSim provides Blender logging for later replays.
The Python script blender_python_import_for_replay.py was tested with Blender Version 4.4.3.
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├── base_30.json
├── base_30.xml
├── blender_python_import_for_replay.py
├── blender_python_targetdesign.py
└── generate.js
Set the blenderlogging parameter in config.cfg under /cluster_sim to true:
blenderlogging = true
The output is saved to cluster_sim/logs/blender.txt:
[
{"event":"addbot","botid":"B29","pos":{"x":5,"y":-1,"z":1},"dir":{"vx":1,"vy":0,"vz":0},"ts":0,"color":"66ddff"},
{"event":"addbot","botid":"B30","pos":{"x":5,"y":-1,"z":2},"dir":{"vx":1,"vy":0,"vz":0},"ts":0,"color":"ffcc00"},
{"notify":"update","msg":[{"event":"move","botid":"B18","from":{"x":1,"y":-1,"z":2},"to":{"x":0,"y":-1,"z":2},"duration":300,"parent":"","ts":11296}]},
{"notify":"update","msg":[{"event":"move","botid":"B18","from":{"x":0,"y":-1,"z":2},"to":{"x":0,"y":0,"z":2},"duration":300,"parent":"","ts":11598}]},
...
{"notify":"update","msg":[{"event":"spin","botid":"B30","from":{"x":3,"y":0,"z":0,"vx":1,"vy":0,"vz":0},"to":{"x":3,"y":3,"z":0,"vx":0,"vy":0,"vz":1},"parent":"","duration":300,"ts":60268},{"event":"spin2","botid":"B18","from":{"x":4,"y":1,"z":0,"vx":1,"vy":0,"vz":0},"to":{"x":3,"y":1,"z":1,"vx":0,"vy":0,"vz":1},"center":{"x":3,"y":1,"z":0},"parent":"B30","duration":300,"ts":60268}]}
]Note: The Blender file that uses the script blender_python_import_for_replay.py must contain a CellBot with the ID templatebot (pointing in the X-axis direction). This bot serves as the template for all other CellBots.
Using the Blender export and animation scripts, you can replay morph sequences in full 3D quality — including smooth camera moves, realistic lighting, and custom materials. This allows for true visual storytelling and detailed analysis of the morphing process.
Blender can be used as a graphical editor to design new voxel-based morph target structures.
With the included export script (blender_python_targetdesign.py), any cube-based structure can be exported as a JSON array and directly used in the CellBots system.
To ensure accurate editing, simply enable Snap mode so cubes align perfectly to the 3D grid.
This workflow unleashes creativity: Create, export, and morph your own structures within minutes — no coding required!
Blender transforms CellBots from a pure simulation into an interactive visual playground.
All morph targets and replays are just a few clicks away.
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